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The Walk Ended in a Downpour. Frank and Ruth Knew Who Needed Help First.

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The rain is still coming down outside the mudroom door, and the umbrellas hanging on the wall are dripping. Frank and Ruth have just come in from a soggy walk, and their first job is taking care of Snowdrop. Ruth, in a mustard cardigan, cradles the big white cat in a thick gray knitted blanket, while Frank leans in beside her with both hands helping to tuck it snug. Only Snowdrop's round face peeks out, ears slightly back and eyes calm, her fluffy tail spilling out the bottom. Muddy boots line the floor, and a few wet leaves have followed them inside.

Norwegian Forest Cats have a water-resistant outer coat, but heavy rain can still soak through to the dense undercoat. After a cat gets wet, gently towel them off by pressing and blotting rather than rubbing, which can tangle long fur. Keep them somewhere warm and draft-free until fully dry. A long-haired coat can take quite a while, and a damp undercoat can lead to mats, so a gentle brushing once dry helps. Some cats tolerate a hair dryer on the lowest, coolest setting, but many find the noise frightening. Check paws for mud, grit or anything they might lick off.

Snowdrop may not have chosen the weather, but she certainly approves of the rescue service. A warm blanket and four caring hands are the perfect cure for a rainy afternoon.

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